The knock-on effect Anderson deal could have on midfielder market this summer
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Why Anderson is worth so muchTransfer Centre LIVE!| Latest on YOUR Premier League club!Currently Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott are being pursued by top Premier League clubs - and everyone involved has been keeping an eye on developments with Anderson.The fee for the England star will help set the benchmark by which the valuations of other players are decided. City are also monitoring Tonali, who has also been on the lists at Arsenal and United.City have been weighing up rivalling Spurs for Tonali alongside their move for Anderson.
Arsenal's Guimaraes interestArsenal have a long-term interest in Tonali but so far have not followed that up this summer and are exploring the conditions of a deal for his Newcastle team-mate, Guimaraes.Contact has been made through intermediaries, and it is thought an informal proposal was rejected. Newcastle have not had any contact from Arsenal directly so far and do want to sell their captain, who has two years remaining on his contract.Although Guimaraes, who turns 29 in November, is considered by many to be among the very best midfielders in the Premier League, his age means buying clubs may not be as willing to pay as much for him as some of the other players on the market this summer.Will Spurs or Man Utd sign Fernandes?
Sky Sports News understands Spurs are willing to go as high as £85m for West Ham's Fernandes despite their relegation from the Premier League last season.However, they could still face competition from Manchester United as they consider making an offer. It was understood that United previously valued Fernandes at £60m, but they may be prepared to go higher as they watch developments with other clubs closely.United have already secured a deal for Ederson with Atalanta worth up to £39m, which is expected to be finalised after Brazil's World Cup campaign is over, but want to add at least one more and could sign a third if Manuel Ugarte is sold.Scott wanted by Arsenal and Man Utd Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Alex Scott's best passes, tricks, tackles and goals for Bournemouth in the Premier League 2025/26 season.